NHTSA recall 94V-044 (94V044001)

fuel system, other recall reported April 5, 1994 - about 2,595 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 94V044001
Also written as: 94V-044
Reported: April 5, 1994
Vehicles affected: ~2,595
Component: fuel system, other

What is being recalled

VEHICLES ALTERED BY PAS, INC. HAVE COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS FUEL TANKS THAT CAN DEVELOP STRESS CORROSION, WHICH CRACK THE E-GLASS WRAPPING. THIS STRESS CORROSION CRACKING CAN LEAD TO TANK RUPTURES.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE TANK RUPTURES, PERSONAL INJURY TO INDIVIDUALS IN OR NEAR THE VEHICLE MAY OCCUR.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

GM IS OFFERING TO EXCHANGE THESE VEHICLES WITH A COMPARABLY EQUIPPED 1994 GASOLINE 1/2 OR 3/4 TON GM PICKUP. IF THE OWNER CHOOSES NOT TO EXCHANGE THE NATURAL GAS VEHICLE, GM WILL REPURCHASE THE VEHICLE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 94V-044 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Chevrolet C10 - 1992, 1993

Chevrolet C20 - 1992, 1993

GMC Sierra - 1992, 1993

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.